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BL03 HGK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been stood (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 17 Jul 2016 83,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,899 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to back brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to back brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 May 2014 65,396 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2013 57,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,504 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded some places baorder line pass

lanrge under engine cover fitted restricting testers vision

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded some places baorder line pass

lanrge under engine cover fitted restricting testers vision

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,815 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 May 2008 25,298 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,133 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BL03 HGK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 HGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 HGK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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